"Scaffolding is what educators do first to support student success." Sketchnote via Julie Woodard

There’s a kid who needs you to notice them today. Greet every kid at the door. Be intentional about making conversations with kids throughout the day. Show. That. You. Care. Love kids first. Then teach your heart out!

Intense emotions rarely last as long as we expect. In the heat of the moment, we overindex on our anguish today and underestimate our capacity to adapt tomorrow. Pain and sorrow are never permanent—they evolve over time. They can help us make sense, find meaning, and fuel

Happy World Kindness Day! In the spirit of Fred Rogers, let’s remember that “Sometimes, all it takes is one kind word to nourish another person.” Today, let’s try to share kindness—one word at a time. Who can you uplift with a simple compliment or a caring message?

Behind every successful student is a dedicated team of educators. This American Education Week, let us all celebrate the tireless efforts of our school staff. Their passion, dedication, & hard work inspire us all to reach new heights. #AEW2024

I was recently interviewed by Mike Palmer (Michael Palmer 🎤💡🚀) for his #podcast, Trending In Education! We discussed multiple intelligences, the role of AI in education, and my new books: The Essential Howard Gardner on Mind & Education. youtube.com/watch?v=pG3TP5…

Join the action! 🏀 Dillon Youth Basketball League – January to March 2025. For Grades 3-8. Saturday morning games & weeknight practices at Hun School/PMS Gym. Don’t miss out on the fun and competition!

Severe arthritis in his generational left arm led Sandy Koufax to announce his retirement at the age of 30 #OTD in 1966. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend won an MVP, three Triple Crowns and three Cy Young Awards while throwing four no-hitters. ow.ly/a6L250U924O

We hear about scaffolding a lot in education, but what does it really look like in the classroom? Here are *5 ways* to build it into your practice.

One of the most vital things 2 remember in schools is that everyone is working on something. No one (neither students nor adults) has it all figured out. Every one is a learner first.

Teachers are the reason why our schools & students succeed. To the millions of educators across the country using their training & talents to teach our students at every level, from Pre-K to postsecondary: Thank you for your dedication and hard work! #ThankYouThursday

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How do you want student's families to feel when they walk through your school doors? welcomingschools.org/resources/chec…

A simple strategy to help your students focus at a student-led station!💡 #edchat #edchateu #blendchat

Want to know who succeeds the most—and the least—in today’s world of work? According to Adam Grant, it’s the same type of person: Givers. Here’s why: 👇

"Middle school is a glorious mess of growth, goofs, and grit. Your job isn’t to pave a perfect path but to be a steady guide. Embrace the weird, cheer the tries, and let your kid stumble a bit—they’ll learn to soar. And you? You’ll survive this adventure too with a few laughs and

Give me 57 seconds and I’lll give you 5 science based techniques to increase your productivity

Very nice Bloom's Taxonomy cheat sheet! Fantastic for planning, questioning and skill development.

One of our primary goals this year and every year is building safe and inclusive classrooms, and a welcoming school environment. Everyone has a responsibility to be a culture builder -- Ts Ss Admins middleweb.com/52524/7-essent…

"New middle school parents, it's time to embrace the weird! It’s a feature, not a bug. Middle schoolers are gloriously kooky, and teachers, with their front-row seat to the adolescent circus, can confirm: weird is normal." Read AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson's love letter to new